Onesky Senior Commercial Manager

• 2 Year Full Time, fixed term contract
• Located in Melbourne - $200K +
• CMATS OneSky Program initiative - transform how air traffic management is delivered in Australia

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

Our Leaders

Leaders at Airservices demonstrate our Leadership Standard in the way they Know, Focus and Value our people every day. Our leaders role model our values of Safe always, Service first, Love what we do, Work as one, Own it to connect people with their world safely.

An Airservices leader leads inclusively, thinks strategically, collaborates and communicates with impact to deliver outcomes that support our culture of trust, care and accountability.

The Role & The Team

As a Senior Commercial Advisor within the Procurement and Commercial Services branch, you will play a pivotal role in managing commercial activities for the CMATS OneSKY Program. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic guidance, managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement rules, and fostering stakeholder engagement. You will report to the OneSKY Commercial & Legal Advisor and the OneSKY & Aerospace Head of Transformation.

Your typical day involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimise contractual outcomes, conducting negotiations, and assessing emerging commercial risks. You'll lead procurement activities, provide contract management services, and contribute to program governance meetings. Additionally, your appetite for continuously seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation in commercial practices will stand you in good stead.

You will join a dynamic team committed to achieving value for money outcomes and driving supplier performance excellence within the OneSKY CMATS Program. This team enjoys a collaborative culture, where individuals are empowered to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of critical aerospace projects.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

 Position Description OneSKY CMATS Senior Commercial Advisor - 501280.pdf

The Person

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive commercial professional with a proven track record in managing complex contracts and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate is strategic, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Your “hands on” approach and positive mindset through a mix of remote and office based working across various stakeholders will ensure your many successes ahead.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience in complex contract management and supplier performance management managing high value dollar contractual outcomes.
• Proven ability to provide strategic guidance and manage commercial activities within a matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth Procurement rules and value for money principles.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Law, or related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of procurement and commercial systems and processes.

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident as an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Christine Collins, TA Partner at ***************@airservicesaustralia.com #LI-CC1 

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday, 7 April 2024.